Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-CT290/HT-CT291...
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Table of Contents About these operating Additional Information instructions ......4 Precautions ....... 21 Guide to parts and controls ..6 Troubleshooting .......22 Playable types of files ....27 Installing the system Supported audio formats ..27 Basic Startup Guide LED indicators ......28 ...
Guide to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Bar Speaker Top and front panel (power) touch key Sound effect indicators* (page 14) Turns on the system or sets it to ...
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Rear panel HDMI OUT TV (ARC) jack (USB) port (page 13) TV IN OPTICAL jack AC power cord (mains lead)
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Subwoofer Power indicator AC power cord (mains lead) • Lights off: Power is off About the standby mode • Lights up: – Red: The subwoofer is in The subwoofer enters standby mode standby mode automatically and the power indicator –...
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ENTER Remote control Enters the selection. / Selects the folder or file in a USB device. BACK Returns to the previous display. Stops USB playback. Also used for turning on or off the LED indicators (page 28). (volume) +*/– Adjusts the volume.
• Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation. • Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural...
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Prepare screws (not supplied) that Mark the screw positions on the are suitable for the holes on the SCREW LINE () of the WALL rear of the Bar Speaker. MOUNT TEMPLATE. Measure the distance described below with a scale, then mark using 4 mm a pencil, etc.
Press INPUT again to select the device you want. Place the subwoofer on the right side The indicator of the selected device with the “SONY” logo facing front. lights up. Each time you press INPUT, the device changes cyclically as follows.
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Note Adjust the volume. • Press +/– to adjust the Bar • To view the USB content list on the TV screen, make sure you connect the Speaker volume. • Press SW +/– to adjust the system to the TV using HDMI cable. •...
CLEAR AUDIO+ during playback. Rewind/fast forward speed CLEAR AUDIO+ Repeat play status You can enjoy the sound with Sony- recommended sound field. Sound field is Selected file index/Total files in the automatically optimized according to playback content and function.
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Note Setting Dolby DRC (Dynamic This function is set to off automatically Range Control) when you turn off the system. Useful for enjoying movies at low sound volume. DRC applies to Dolby Digital Using the Clear Voice sources. function (VOICE) Hold down AUDIO for 5 seconds to This function helps make dialogs turn on or off Dolby DRC.
The BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) on the Bar Speaker flashes quickly. Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device, search for devices and select “HT-CT290/ 291”. If a Passkey is required, enter “0000”. Perform this step within 5 minutes, otherwise pairing mode may be canceled.
• You can connect to the system from a Make sure that the BLUETOOTH paired BLUETOOTH device even when the indicator on the Bar Speaker lights system in standby mode, if you set the up in blue. BLUETOOTH standby mode to on Connection has been established.
If you enable the Control for HDMI Other Functions (“BRAVIA” sync) function when using a TV manufactured by Sony, the Control for Using the Control for HDMI function of the system is also enabled automatically. HDMI function System Power Off function...
TV, and sound is output • Use an HDMI-authorized cable. from the speakers of the system. • Use a Sony High Speed HDMI cable with the Cable Type Logo. Note • We do not recommend using an •...
• If the connected equipment is not Press LINK on the rear of the compatible with copyright-protection subwoofer. technology (HDCP), the image and/or The power indicator on the the sound from the HDMI OUT jack of subwoofer flashes in orange. this system may be distorted or may not be output.
On placement • Sufficient space around the system is Additional Information needed to release heat. When placing the subwoofer in a rack, leave more than 5 cm space above the subwoofer, and more Precautions than 5 cm space along the sides of the subwoofer.
Turn on the system and switch the repairs. Should any problem persist, input of the system to “TV” consult your nearest Sony dealer. (page 12). Be sure to bring both your Bar Speaker and subwoofer, even if it seems as...
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The sound is output from both the Sound system and the TV. Mute the sound of the system or the No TV sound is output from the system. Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable or optical digital No sound or only a very low-level cable that is connected to the sound of the device connected to the...
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Pair this system and the The surround effect cannot be obtained. BLUETOOTH device again. You may Depending on the input signal and need to cancel the pairing with this the sound field setting, surround system using your BLUETOOTH sound processing may not work device first.
Switch the wireless LAN frequency Subwoofer wireless sound of any nearby Wi-Fi router or PC to 5 GHz range. No sound is heard from the subwoofer. Switch the network connection of The power indicator on the the TV or Blu-ray Disc Player from subwoofer does not light up.
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Enable the Control for HDMI Sensors of the TV do not work properly. The Bar Speaker may block some function on the devices connected to the system. For details, refer to sensors (such as the brightness the operating instructions of your sensor), the remote control receiver device.
Playable types of files Codec Extension MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .mp3 Layer III) WMA9 Standard .wma LPCM .wav Note • Some files may not play depending on the file format, the file encoding, or the recording condition. • Some files edited on a PC may not play. •...
LED indicators You can turn on or off the LED indicators by holding down BACK for 5 seconds. When you turn on this feature, the LED indicators light up or flash depending on the function selected or system status. If you turn off the LED indicators, only BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up in “BT” function.
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Function/Status Indication PROTECT (page 26) All LED indicators except BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flash quickly Enters auto standby mode All LED indicators except BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flash (page 20) slowly Reset (page 26) All LED indicators flash three times, then light off.
The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between Specifications devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, cordless phone, reception sensitivity, Bar Speaker (SA-CT290/ antenna’s performance, operating SA-CT291) system, software application, etc. BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH Amplifier section communication between devices.
Subwoofer (SA-WCT290/ On BLUETOOTH SA-WCT291) communication POWER OUTPUT (reference) 100 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 100 Hz) Supported BLUETOOTH version Speaker system and profiles Subwoofer system, Bass reflex Speaker Profile refers to a standard set of 130 mm cone type functions for various BLUETOOTH Power requirements product features.
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BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology.